NSW Opioid Treatment Program

An opioid pharmacotherapy substitution program for patients with opioid dependence. The NSW Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) seeks to reduce the social, economic and health harm associated with opioid use.

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Dispensing psychostimulants

Prescriptions for Schedule 8 psychostimulant medicines must include the NSW Health approval number issued to the prescriber.

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SafeScript NSW

SafeScript NSW provides pharmacists with real-time information about high risk medicines prescribed to a patient. It supports clinical decision making and patient safety.

Compounded S8 medicines

Prescriptions for Schedule 8 compounded medicines must include the NSW Health approval number issued to the prescriber.

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Report medicine loss, theft or forgery

The loss or theft of a S8 or S4D medicine and forged prescriptions must be reported to NSW Health. You must also report loss or damage to drug registers.

Guides for pharmacists

Guides to legislative requirements for handling medicines, including the supply of S8 and S4D medicines.

Current as at: Monday 1 September 2025
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